Description: Quick round-table introductions and opportunity for PEG members to share impressions and/or follow-up thoughts from the July 16 meeting

Overview of Today’s Meeting (5 minutes)

Presenter: Deborah Stein, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Description: Using two current examples as case studies (Parkrose School District, in moving forward on its adopted capital bond measure, and PPS, in planning for its proposed capital bond measure), the PEG will explore how City policy can advance the ability of school districts to most effectively upgrade and build facilities that meet the needs of current and future students and community members.

Presentations by Parkrose, PPS and Portland Parks and Recreation will touch on:

Planned and potential use of school facilities by community members

Partnerships with other institutions, agencies and organizations

Flexibility to respond to future needs and changes beyond what can be envisioned today

How City policy could help advance (or inadvertently hinder) school district objectives

Issues to be considered as policy is implemented through operating agreements, management practices and regulations

Parkrose School District’s Facilities Planning(20 minutes)

Presenter: Karen Fischer Gray, Parkrose Superintendent

Description: Presentation on Parkrose School District’s capital bond measure plans for system and technology upgrades, middle school replacement, and other improvements.

Portland Public Schools’ Facilities Planning (20 minutes)

Presenter: Paul Cathcart, Portland Public Schools Office of School Modernization

Description: Presentation on PPS’s proposed capital bond measure to fund system and technology upgrades, facility replacements and various improvements. Presentation will highlight PPS’s partnerships with public and private institutions that support students and families.

Joint Facilities Agreements (10 minutes)

Presenter: Brett Horner, Portland Parks and Recreation (PPR)

Description: Overview of joint facility agreements and joint ventures between PPR and school districts, highlighting advantages, opportunities and challenges.

PEG Discussion (35 minutes)

How can City policy be drafted to help guide and optimize partnerships between the school districts and the community?

Is there a concern about too much flexibility in policies that encourage school districts to design schools to meet inter-generational community needs?

What should City policies take into account to address/preempt neighborhood concerns about community use of school facilities and grounds?